Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how the site is used. We also use similar technologies (like localStorage) for the same purposes.

How We Use Cookies

• Essential — required for core functionality such as security, forms and session continuity. These always run.
• Preferences — remember choices (e.g., cookie banner decisions, UI preferences) to improve your experience.
• Analytics (consent‑based) — if enabled, we may use privacy‑friendly analytics (e.g., Google Analytics 4) to understand visits and improve the site. Analytics only runs with your consent and can be changed at any time via the banner.

What We Set

• Essential — session and security cookies; a record of your cookie preferences so we don't ask again on every visit.
• Preferences — optional UI choices (for example, recently used forms or filters) where applicable.
• Analytics — if you consent, GA4 may set cookies such as _gaand _ga_* to generate anonymous statistics. We use aggregated reports only.

Managing Your Choices

You can accept or reject non‑essential cookies using our cookie banner. You can also delete cookies or block them in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site features.

Retention

Essential cookies typically expire when you close the browser or after a short period. Your consent choice is stored so we can respect it on future visits. Analytics cookies (if used) may persist longer per the analytics provider's policy.

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact

• Email: admin@thewasteremovers.co.uk
• Phone: 0161 989 5446

For information about how we handle personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.